Executive Director, Operations Directorate

Customs and Border Protection • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As Executive Director, Operations in the Office of Trade, at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), you will oversee the coordination of national level trade initiatives and intelligence-driven trade operations. You will oversee resources and systems to fully implement a comprehensive multi-year strategic plan to effectively target and analyze national trade issues and operational initiatives. You will oversee threat assessment and targeting units, intelligence-driven civil investigation services, and the collection and analysis of trade data to quantify the economic impact of trade disruptions. You will serve as an agency authority in formulating new trade intelligence and trade investigative policies and program objectives. You will provide management and consulting services to top executives of the agency on change management and internal business process improvements to increase the effectiveness of major operations and functions. As Executive Director, will provide guidance to senior management staff and officials at multiple levels of the agency; senior staff of other federal, state, and local government agencies; and private sector clients and vendors; on matters related to the Operations and Planning Program. You will also establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with agency or Department management officials, other Government agencies, and institutions with related interests and equities to advance the Operations and Planning Program and objectives of the agency.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English.
• You may be required to pass a background investigation.
• CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders.
• Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
• As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below.
• Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.
• To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below.
• Your resume must not exceed 2 pages.
• Candidates must possess experience at the senior level (GS-14/15 level or equivalent) in the job-specific Technical Qualifications (TQs).
• TQ 1: Knowledge of and experience overseeing complex international trade or border security investigative and/or enforcement programs.
• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
• If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
• OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch.
• If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: seeks to preserve jobs for those who are legally entitled to them: American citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in our country. This law requires employees to provide a document or documents that establish identity and employment eligibility.
• This position is a sensitive position and the tentative selectee must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in the position.
• A security clearance is required.
• This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position under the Customs and Border Protection, Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• Satisfactory completion of the drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is thereafter subject to Random Drug Testing.
• You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
• If you are hired, you will have to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
• It is recommended that corresponding TQs be annotated in parenthesis within your 2-page resume.
• We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including results of your actions.
• Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB before an appointment can occur.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the coordination of national level trade initiatives and intelligence-driven trade operations.
• Oversee resources and systems to fully implement a comprehensive multi-year strategic plan to effectively target and analyze national trade issues and operational initiatives.
• Oversee threat assessment and targeting units, intelligence-driven civil investigation services, and the collection and analysis of trade data to quantify the economic impact of trade disruptions.
• Serve as an agency authority in formulating new trade intelligence and trade investigative policies and program objectives.
• Provide management and consulting services to top executives of the agency on change management and internal business process improvements to increase the effectiveness of major operations and functions.
• Provide guidance to senior management staff and officials at multiple levels of the agency; senior staff of other federal, state, and local government agencies; and private sector clients and vendors; on matters related to the Operations and Planning Program.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with agency or Department management officials, other Government agencies, and institutions with related interests and equities to advance the Operations and Planning Program and objectives of the agency.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• CBP may authorize a relocation or recruitment incentive (not to exceed 25% of basic pay) for an eligible selectee.
• A service agreement will be required.
• CBP may choose to pay your relocation expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed